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CHAPTER 1 - GETTING READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

" the action of someone who is trying to assist offers to reach their fullest potential in all aspects of development"
AN ART Teachers create learning in a spontaneous manner by combining individual pieces of education and experiences ( Natural teaching instincts) A SCIENCE

TEACHIN G

Good teaching is the result of having a deep knowledge of the subject matter and a solid understanding of the principles of teaching and learning. ( Learned teaching principles)

JOHN DEWEY (1859-1952) - Educational reformer - Progressive Era THEROIST THOUGHTS THAT SHAPED TEACHING -Emphasized students and their interest rather than subject matter. Constructivist approach - learners individually discover and build their own knowledge - active participants - own learning, not passive recipients . TEACHERS STRONGLY

EFFECTIVE LEARNING -complicated

COMMITED TO THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTENT DELIVERY CLASSROOM CAN BE ORGANIZED OR DISORGANIZED TASK ORIENTED UNDERSTAND THE DEMAND OF TEACHING CONTENT & CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STUDENTS Better quality instruction is structured around appropriate content,

EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION

materials and methods and interaction patterns. Structured classroom is one in which students engaged in
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Quality Planning & Preparation

The classroom Environment

SKILLS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHERS

Professional Behavior

effective teaching is a complex occupation requiring the development of knowledge and essential teaching skills

Instructional Techniques STUDENT S

The intended audience of the curriculum Teacher must have some general information about the nature of the students Students have changed - not same as 20 or 30 years ago. Teacher need to plan very carefully to meet the needs of such a diverse students.
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in improving the academic learning of students

PARENTS AND COMMUNITY INVOLMENT

is a process where parents & educators are encouraged to cooperate in and support the education of students

CHALLENGES

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CHILD ABUSE & STUDENT RIGHTS IN PREPARING TO TEACH NEGLECT
ASSESSMENT OF STAN DARDS - entry into a teaching training program - requirement for initial licensure into profession

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB)

- there are standards and benchmarks used to measure instruction and students learning that will affect you prepared to learn skills of teaching

- The act was enacted to ensure accountability and flexibility as well as to increase federal support for education.

STUDENT PRIVACY

- requirement for permanent licensure

EDUCATIONAL LAW

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

TEACHERS' RIGHTS

LICENSURE/CERTIFIC ATION

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Educational is a serious responsibility and is often controversial